“Don’t mourn or weep on such a day as this! For today is a sacred day before the Lord your God.

This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”

So the people went away to eat and drink at a festive meal, to share gifts of food, and to celebrate with great joy because they had heard God’s words and understood them.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to see your Glory above the struggles, this is a day to rejoice simply because you made it. Keep a spirit of praise on my heart as I walk thru the darkness focusing my eyes on you, not on the issues Satan is using to distract me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen